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Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education releases the Guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning during school closure and beyond
Emphasizes on the need to create a safe, engaging and a positive learning environment
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education today released the Guidelines for Parent Participation in Home-based Learning during school closure and beyond.
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank' in his tweet said that in this ‘new normal’ of the pandemic, considering parents' role as pivotal to children's growth and learning, theseGuidelines aim to provide information on the ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘how-to’ of participation and engagement in supporting children during the school closure, irrespective of their literacy levels. Home is the first school, and parents are the first teachers, he added.
The guidelines on home based learning emphasize on the need for parents to create a safe and engaging environment and a positive learning environment, have realistic expectations from the child, take care of health and eat healthy, while at the same time having fun with children. These guidelines are meant not only for parents but also for caregivers, other family members, grandparents, community members, older siblings who all are engaged in promoting the welfare of children.
The guidelines provide many simple tips for parents and others to facilitate children in Home based learning. These suggestive activities are in accordance with the various stages of school education as per NEP 2020. Age-appropriate art activities have been categorized on basis of 5+3+3+4 system viz Foundation Stage ; Preparatory Stage ; Middle Stage ; and Secondary Stage: From Adolescent to Adult age . The activities are simple and suggestive, which can be adapted and adopted to local needs and contexts.The Guidelines appreciate the role of Art as a therapy for children under stress or trauma.
The Guidelines lay significance on improving children's learning by monitoring and addressing their learning gaps. Collaboration of parents with teachers in documenting and reflecting on the progress that children are making in their learning is important for both teachers and parents.
The Guidelines also advise the schools to involve parents by providing information and ideas on helping students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities, decisions, and planning, and involving them in school decisions. Resources like sending Newsletters, emails, memos, etc. may be provided to parents.
Resources have been made available for Children with special needs which may be explored by the parents. They can approach teachers for guidance in this regard. There are other agencies, and organizations that provide facilitates Information about such avenues that could be sought from SMCs/Gram Panchayat, school administrators etc.
A separate chapter has been included in the Guidelines for supporting parents with low/no literacy. Schools, teachers and volunteers may take the suggestive steps to provide support to low-literacy parents.
Click here to see the guidelines
President's Secretariat
President of India to receive books ‘Mann Ki Baat: A Social Revolution on Radio’ and ‘Marching with a Billion - Analysing Narendra Modi’s Government at Midterm’ Tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copies of books ‘Mann Ki Baat: A Social Revolution on Radio’ and ‘Marching with a Billion- Analysing Narendra Modi’s Government at Midterm’ from Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker Lok Sabha who will formally release it at a function to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow  in the presence of Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India, Shri Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance and Defence and other dignitaries.
The book ‘Mann Ki Baat: A Social Revolution on Radio’ by Shri Rajesh Jain is a compilation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s addresses to the nation on radio every month under the programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. It contains a comprehensive, qualitative and academic analysis of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ – the themes, the choice of topics, the salient features. It illustrates how ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has connected with the ‘New India’ – the youth in particular. It also presents a coherent narrative about the manner in which ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has created mass movements, be it in cleanliness, in promoting India’s tourism potential, safer roads, drugs free India etc.
The book ‘Marching with a Billion- Analysing Narendra Modi’s Government at Midterm’ written by eminent journalist Shri Uday Mahurkar analyses the monumental changes that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has brought on multiple fronts as Prime Minister on India’s governance landscape by ushering in an unprecedented culture of transparency to create a level playing field so necessary in a developing country.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Fishing Harbours Under Sagarmala
Ministry has sanctioned 17 fishing harbour projects worth Rs. 1740.26 Crore under Sagarmala Programme. Total assistance for these projects under Sagarmala Programme is Rs. 470.47 Crores. Till date, Ministry has released financial assistance of Rs. 332.41 Crore. Details of fishing harbours/fish landing centre projects given below:-
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Sr No
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State
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Name of Project
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Total Project Cost 
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Project Status
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Funds Sanctioned
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Fund Released
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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Development of Fishing Harbour in Juvvaladinne in SPSR Nellore District in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
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242.00
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Under Implementation
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72.2
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36.10
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2
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Gujarat
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Fishing harbour Phase-3 at Mangrol- District Junagadh
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158.00
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Under Implementation
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12.5
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6.25
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3
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Karnataka
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Modernisation of the existing fishing harbour at Amadalli in Uttara Kannada
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19.00
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Completed
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4.68
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4.68
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4
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Third stage expansion including modernisation of the existing fishing harbour of Malpe in Udupi District in Karnataka
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50.00
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Completed
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7.94
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7.94
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5
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Development of Hejmaadi Kodi Fishing Harbour in Udupi District
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139.00
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Under Implementation
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27.72
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13.86
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6
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Development of Fishing Harbour at Kulai
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197.00
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Under Development
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98.5
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49.13
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7
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Kerala
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Construction of Mini Fishing Harbour Chettuva in Thrissur District in Kerala
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30.00
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Completed
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4.68
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4.68
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8
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Construction of Fishing Harbour at Thalai in Kannur District in Kerala
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35.00
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Completed
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6.9
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6.9
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9
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Maharashtra
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Stage II expansion of Mirkawada Fishing Harbour in Ratnagiri District
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75.00
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Completed
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17.95
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17.95
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10
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Development of Fishing Harbour in Anandwadi- Sindhudurg District
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88.44
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Under Implementation
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12.5
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11.25
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11
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Modernisation of Sassoon Dock Fishing Harbour
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96.92
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Under Implementation
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24.23
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6.52
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12
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Development of Fishing Harbour at Karanja in Raigad District
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150.00
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Under Implementation
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68.51
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61.65
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13
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Odisha
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Construction of fishing harbour at Chandipur
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50.00
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Under Development
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10
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4.99
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14
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Tamil Nadu
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Fishing harbour at Kuthakal, Kunthukul -TN
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74.00
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Completed
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18.5
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16.65
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15
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Expansion of fishing harbour at Chinnamuttomin Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu
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74.00
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Completed
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18.38
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18.38
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16
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Fishing harbor at Mookaiyur in Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu
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113.90
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Completed
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28.48
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28.48
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17
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Construction of a fishing harbour at Poompuhar in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu
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148.00
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Completed
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37
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37
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and people of Israel on their 75th Anniversary of Independence
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and people of Israel on their 75th Anniversary of Independence.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Heartiest congratulations to my friend @netanyahu and the people of Israel on the 75th anniversary of independence. Mazel Tov!”
Ministry of Finance
Monetary limits for filing of appeals by Income Tax Department further enhanced by CBDT
There is a substantial pendency of appeals of the Income Tax Department before various appellate fora. The CBDT is aware of the importance of litigation management and has been continuously working towards achieving the same.
To effectively reduce taxpayer grievances/litigation and help the Department focus on litigation involving complex legal issues and high tax effect, the monetary limits for filing of appeals by the Department were last revised on 11th July,2018 vide CBDT Circular No.3 of 2018. As a step towards further management of litigation by the Government, the monetary limits for filing Departmental appeals before various appellate fora including ITAT, High Court & Supreme Court have been revised as under:
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Appellate Forum
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Existing Monetary Limit
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Revised Monetary Limit
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Before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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20,00,000
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50,00,000
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Before High Court
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50,00,000
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1,00,00,000
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Before Supreme Court
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1,00,00,000
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2,00,00,000
This will further reduce time, effort and resources presently deployed in litigation to focus on issues involving litigation of substantial value.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Martyrs on Shaheedi Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on the occasion of the Shaheedi Diwas today.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "आजादी के क्रांतिदूत अमर शहीद वीर भगत सिंह, सुखदेव और राजगुरु को शहीदी दिवस पर शत-शत नमन। मां भारती के इन महान सपूतों का बलिदान देश की हर पीढ़ी के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत बना रहेगा। जय हिंद!"
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO SHRI K.R. NARAYANAN ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Shri K.R. Narayanan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Shri K.R. Narayanan.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding  between IndiaandMorocco for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. The MoU was signed at New Delhi on 25th September 2018.
Salient Features:
- This MoU shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology; and
- The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO and Royal Centre for Remote Sensing  and the Royal Centre for Space Research and Studies , which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing the MoU.
Background:
- .Morocco expressed interest in cooperation with India in the field of space in early 1990s, ISRO and Centre Royal de Tele detection Spatial  have exchanged draft and arrived at a mutually agreed version of the Memorandum of Understanding for space cooperation in 1998, However, this has not materialized due to the cancellation of the visit by VVIP from Morocco side. Subsequent attempts by MEA to sign this MoU did not fructify.
Indian Ambassador to Morocco has negotiated an updated version of this MoU at Government level and shared with ISRO, The draft inter-Governmental MoU was by ISRO and expressed its readiness to sign this MoU on September 25, 2018 during the visit of Moroccan Minister in charge of Defence Administration.
Ministry of Power
NTPC invites global EOI to set up pilot project on Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas in City Gas Distribution
NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power generating company under Ministry of Power has floated a global Expression of Interest  to set up a Pilot Project on Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas in City Gas Distribution  Network in India.
The EoI follows the recent tenders floated by NTPC REL for green hydrogen fuelling station at Leh and NTPC VidyutVyapar Nigam Limited  for procurement of Fuel Cell Buses. A dedicated 1.25 MW Solar plant is also being set up at Leh by NTPC REL to power the hydrogen fuelling station.
This pilot on hydrogen blending with natural gas will be the first of its kind in India and would explore the viability of decarbonizing India’s natural gas grid. NTPC is keen on playing a key role in India’s transition to hydrogen economy would later take this up at a commercial scale across India. The successful execution of the pilot will also demonstrate the decarbonization objective along with import substitution aim under the government’s ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’.
NTPC Limited is also keenly exploring production of green ammonia to decarbonize the fertilizer industry and possibly fulfil government’s upcoming mandate of using certain percentage of green hydrogen in fertilizer and refinery sector.
Also, detailed study on green methanol production at Ramagundam has been completed and the company is expected to take final investment decision in the near future.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of the Account of the Union Government of India up to the month of June 2018 for the Financial Year 2018-19
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of June, 2018 has been consolidated and Reports have been published.
The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs.2,78,614 crore  up to June, 2018 comprising Rs. 2,37,170 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 30,601 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs.10,843 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment of PSUs .
Rs.1,57,527 crore has been transferred to the State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by the Government of India up to this period which is Rs. 12,982 crore higher than the corresponding period of last year 2017-18.
Total Expenditure incurred by the Government of India is Rs.7,07,647 crore , out of which Rs.6,20,659 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 86,988 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the total Revenue Expenditure, Rs.1,44,915 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs.1,16,820 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Defence
IAF REVALIDATES HEAVY LIFT FOR WINTER STOCKING
A joint airlift exercise, ‘Op Hercules’ was undertaken by the Indian Air Force and Indian Army on 15 November 2021. The aim of this high intensity airlift was to strengthen the logistics supply in the Northern sector and to augment winter stocking in the operational areas.
The platforms utilised for the airlift were C-17, IL-76 and An-32 aircraft, which took off from one of the forward bases of Western Air Command. The effort was a real-time demonstration of the inherent heavy lift capability of the Indian Air Force, which has played a major role in ensuring the ability to quickly respond to any contingency during the past.
Ministry of Coal
Coal India on full throttle to ward off the Strike
The Central Trade Unions of Coal India Limited  the Maharatna coal mining behemoth served notice to go on a one-day strike on 16th April protesting against the commercial coal mining.
In a bid to ward off the strike Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal invited the four trade unions BMS, HMS, AITUC and CITU for a meeting in Mumbai where their apprehensions were dispelled in a proper perspective.
Subsequently a next round of meeting was held with Secretary  as a result of which the four trade unions agreed to call off the strike in principle. In fact, BMS and HMS inked their pact to steer clear off the strike. Though AITUC did not formalize their consent through signature, nevertheless they agreed to back off the strike.
CITU was the lone union to head off and called for a protest day against the commercial mining.
To ensure no loss to production and off-take Coal India management made elaborate arrangements and a multi-pronged plan was put into action at all mines of CIL viz...
 To maintain peace and thwart any disruption of mining activities all the subsidiary companies geared up by setting up videography and photography arrangement at mine level to identify the persons taking part in the strike. This move paid result as it dissuaded the agitators to force any stoppage of work and sit on dharna
 Officers of CIL and subsidiaries maintained a round the clock vigile at production units to monitor the situation.
 Law and Order machinery worked in tandem with CIL authorities to ensure peace and running of usual operations.
 It was informed to all concerned that any unlawful activity would be dealt with disciplinary actions as per the legally enforceable measures.
 Control rooms were set up at every area, subsidiary and Coal India to constantly monitor the situation.
 All the subsidiaries were intimated to send reports to CIL every two hours informing the developments.
The state of preparedness by CIL led to a point where there was hardly any untoward incident.
The arrangements were so elaborate that the operations in all the subsidiaries of CIL were normal today except for few stray incidents where protesters tried to sit on dharna but it didn't succeed and no adverse effect on production related activities was reported anywhere.
The cohesiveness with which the trade unions and CIL management worked together reflected a high level of maturity and harmonious coordination.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between PM and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The two leaders discussed the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps being taken to address this challenge.
The leaders agreed on the potential for bilateral collaboration in fighting COVID-19, including for facilitating supplies of required medical equipment. They also committed to provide necessary support to each other’s citizens present in their territories.
Both leaders stressed the importance of the Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam, and expressed satisfaction at the recent progress on various fronts. They also reviewed regional and international developments.
Both leaders agreed that their teams would remain in touch in the coming days, for coordination on the pandemic response measures as well as other aspects of bilateral relations.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people during the present crisis.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education signs MOU with PHDCCI on Vidyanjali
Department of School Education and Literacy , Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry  on Vidyanjali on 13 July, at the chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarter.
Vidyanjali is a school volunteer management program of Ministry of Education aims to strengthen Government and Government aided schools through community and private sector involvement across the country. This initiative connects volunteers from all spheres of life including the industry.
By leveraging the expertise and resources of the PHD Chamber of Commerce, this collaboration seeks to create a powerful synergy that will positively impact the quality of education with the help of industries’ efforts in CSR for schools through the Vidyanjali portal.
The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation between the Ministry of Education and the PHD Chamber of Commerce to promote various activities under the Vidyanjali program, including scaling up industry’s efforts in CSR for schools through the Vidyanjali portal; jointly organizing sensitisation sessions for industry to support government schools; showcasing role models of corporate support to government schools; creating a platform for recognition of exemplary corporate support to government schools through Vidyanjali and jointly organizing capacity building programmes for promoting entrepreneurship and increasing employability.
Speaking on this occasion, Ms A Srija, Economic Advisor, Department of School Education and Literacy said that this is the first time an industry body has come forward to consolidate the work being done by corporates to support Government schools in Vidyanjali. We hope that this MoU will lead to shining of requisite light on role models of exemplary partnerships between industry and academia. DoSEL looks forward to working with PHDCCI on Vidyanjali, she added.
Expressing enthusiasm about the partnership, Mr Saurabh Sanyal, CEO & Secretary General of PHDCCI who signed the MoU on behalf of the chamber said that PHDCCI’s legacy of 118 years and its strong network of industry which has been doing service for the cause of education for long, will help in advocating the cause of Vidyanjali. We look forward to working with the Ministry of Education for value-addition in the quality of Government schools, he added.
The Ministry of Education and the PHD Chamber of Commerce are confident that this collaborative effort under Vidyanjali will yield transformative outcomes, creating a positive impact on the educational landscape of the nation. By synergizing their strengths and resources, both entities aim to empower students, enhance employability, and foster a culture of lifelong learning in Government and Government aided schools.
Ministry of Communications
Post-crossing meet organized at Mumbai GPO on International Friendship Day
A special set of postcards on the theme of architectural Heritage of Maharashtra and Goa also released
Mumbai, 1 August 2022
A post-crossing meetup was organized in Mumbai GPO on the occasion of ‘International Day of Friendship’ by the Maharashtra Postal Circle. The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle Smt. Veena Srinivas released a special cancellation for the occasion. A special set of postcards on the theme of architectural Heritage of Maharashtra and Goa was released. Special meetup postcards were also released, along with a set of bookmarks on the theme embroidery of India was also released .
Speaking on the occasion Smt. Veena Srinivas, highlighted the importance of postcards as means of cross-cultural interaction. Postmaster General Shri Amitabh Singh stated that International Day of friendship highlights the need of international peace and harmony for the progress of mankind.
More than 120 post-crossers and philatelists attended the event.
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